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Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £13.50, with average prices for this route around £14.90.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
21:28 2h 40m, Changes required Chester	00:08 +1 Smethwick Rolfe Street	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
21:34 1h 34m, Changes required Chester	23:08 Paris	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street Train Route Details

First train

04:18

Last train

21:34

Departure station

Chester

Arrival station

Smethwick Rolfe Street

Journey time

1h 34m

Distance

99 km

Price

£13.50*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street Train prices and times

Chester to Smethwick Rolfe Street Train Route Details